Trent's Birthday Cake

So before I start my next adventure with cake (my sister in law lindsey is getting one this coming weekend) I thought I would show off Trent's. We (my sister in law amber and I) sat for hours trying to decide which kind of cake to make. We thought about trucks, Mickey mouse, a big number 2 and much much more. But in the end we decided to make the Rocket from little Einsteins. If you haven't seen it picture a big red (flying saucers) style rocket. The number one problem was how big to make it and my in laws hate red icing because it taste weird. So we went and bought a 12 in round pan for the base and an 8 in round pan for the top and I already had mini muffin pans for the sides. We used one large bottle of no-taste red wilton food paste and a little bit of piping and this is what you get. I'm very proud of it and Trent was so excited when he say it.

Since his birthday we have been busy with Greg's grandmother passing and father's day. But over all of this I'm very excited to have my family around me. On Saturday June 19 my parent came from Idaho just to visit and I love having them around along with my lovely sister in law and her daughter who live with us and my ever listening brother James. I really don't know how somedays I would make it through the day with him. I love all of you.

Trent's Second Birthday

So Trent turned 2 last week and well he had a great old time. We actually just took it easy on his birthday since his daddy still had to work and then the next day Greg's Grandmother passed away. But we still took the kids swimming to keep their mind off it and to make sure Trent had a good Birthday. On Saturday we attempted and it came out pretty darn cool a Little Einstein Rocket Cake. (hopefully We will have pictures to follow) but on Sunday we actually had a family party in which Greg and I made some amazing steak burritos. Then we had cake and opened a ton of gifts. He received a lot of little Einstein's, Thomas the train and toy story gifts. Trenton is so cute and gets so excited and ohhh and ahhs at everything.

Long time no post

So I decided this morning since life is a bit hectic and I don't have anything better to be doing to update my blog. Greg's Grandmother Gailey passed away this last week and after reading through and talking about her history I decided that if I want to make sure my kids and grandkids get it right I better start writing down my own history.

So over the course of the last year or so we have purchased a home and tried to find a calming place in our lives. Trenton just turned two and well he is the smartest kid ever. We are having a bit of trouble with getting him to speak but that is all he is really a smart kid that will probably start talking our ears off soon. Also when we moved we brought Amber (my sister-in-law) and her beautiful daughter Jessica. Who by the way became an official Barbieri in November 2009. We love having them here with us and being part of their lives.

We are doing great on so many levels. We enjoy our ward here in west valley. They welcomed us right away and promptly put me and Amber into Primary which of course is one of my favorite places to be and Greg is part of the Young men's Presidency which challenges him just enough to get him on the move. Greg now is a lifeguard and spends most of his days in a pool. (how would that be) and I still work for Marriott and love every minute of it. That is kinda of a quick over view over the last year. Hopefully now I will be better and posting and will update more often.

Trent's new car

I really think Greg loves this walker as much as Trent does.

Catching up

So I have been a bit busy this year and even though I had grand plans to keep this blog updated it just has not happen. So here is a "quick" review of why. Working full time, Having a little one in the house and trying to find a place to live has kept us very busy. Finding a house has been number one and now we are only one week away from closing on our first home. Greg just finished his lifeguard course and now is an official lifeguard. Trent has started to say MAMA and is working on tooth number 4.

On top of this normal and exciting changes we also have had some illness in the family, both Greg's mother and Grandmother have either been the hospital and care facilities. We are happy to say both are now home and taking it day by day but we are excited that they are doing much better. Okay as I type out what has been going on it doesn't seem like much but it has been. After we close on the house I will be putting picture up. So you can seem my new little house with a big back yard.

Trent playing with all his frogs!

Trent's Easter outfit

Trent wearing Dominic Sock Monkey Hat!

Trent in his new car!

Happy New Year

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This holiday season has been great. My parents made it here before the snow (and back). The snow was beautiful Christmas morning and our family was together. I don't think Greg or I thought we would have to wait 5 Christmas mornings before we would have a little one to share it with. We received many things from friends, family and each other. But those are just things. I will love the memories of seeing smiles, hearing laughter and watching Trent eat wrapping paper.

I thought about recapping 2008, but I really do believe I would be typing, crying and laughing all day and I really don't have that long. So here are the highlights.

We started the year off Pregnant. (and hoping this baby would survive.)

By February we were going strong when I got the news that they were closing my center and then we suddenly lost Grandpa Willden. What a struggle but we made it through. The next big event was us moving into Grandma Willden's house. Then a short time later Trent came at 31 weeks instead of the standard 40 weeks. The next 2 months were a bit of a blur as we came and went from the hospital. Trent was going strong. We blessed him in September and by the end the month we lost Grandma Willden. Not long after we lost our beloved grandmother we began to worry about where we will go. That question is still in the air but we now have hopes and I have trust that the Lord will help us make the right choice.

I'm sure I missed some other highlights but those are the big ones.

Here are some random pictures from the holiday seasons.

Trent's Christmas Outfit

Jessica, Trent, Dominic (the cousins)

Look at the Lazy ones!

Look at me, I am so cute!

Our New FHE chart.

Trent's first Christmas!

Cousin Deegan (doesn't he look happy)

Trent Laughing

Let me think about it.

look at all this paper, yummy!

Trent, Santa and Jess

Look I am cheesy!

My first time in the new high chair!

Daddy wants a cowboy!
He doesn't know he got a cheesy cowboy!

Thanksgiving

This was our year to go to Idaho for Thanksgiving. We arrived in Aberdeen late afternoon. Just in time to have hot rolls. Beyond my mother awesome food. I would like to just let everyone know that I have many things to be thankful for. To many it may seem that Greg and I had a really rough year, Between losing his grandfather and later in the year his grandmother and of course Trent coming 2 months early I don't think we could have with stand it any better then we did. The Lord is amazing he gave us strength when we felt like we couldn't go on and he allowed us to rest when we needed to. Our parents are amazing in their support. I know that I would have never made it through the days leading to Trent's birth or even those long days after he came as we sat in the NICU wondering what we should do next. The rest of family was just as supportive during this time allowing Greg and I to ignore everything and do only what we felt was right for our family. As I thank my family I can not forget my new family at IMC. The Nurses and Doctors made us feel like we were in the best hands possible and allowed us to feel safe to leave the hospital.
Finally there is my awesome sister in law who watches Trent while I am at work. I hope she knows how much I do appreciate her. I want her to know that I will always be in her debt and when the day comes that we do put Trent in day care that is will not have do with her way of watching him (unless he becomes too spoiled) but because she needs to get on with her life and find her path. With this I would just like to remind all of our friends and family, we love you and we love the support you have shown us. THANK YOU!